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The Lady Bearcats won their third straight game as they defeated the Bearcats of McKendree University by a score of 75-65. SBU is now 7-8 (5-4 GLVC) on the season.
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Boys
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Troop 45 Pack 128 will host a Pinewood Derby from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Bolivar Elks Lodge. The event will feature a build-your-own Lego car class for the kids to build on-site.
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Morrisville Agri Leaders/FFA will host a squirrel Derby, Saturday, Feb. 1.
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Marion C. Early Schools recently released its first-semester honor roll. According to a school news release, the following students earned spots on the list:
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In the quietness of the early morning, he sat staring out the window at the first winter snow. The thermometer out the window showed that the temperature was in the mid-teens again, as it had been for several mornings lately. At least it was not windy and causing single-digit wind chills. What happened to global warming?
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By Larry Whiteley
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Free workshop will have in-person and virtual options for attendance.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Improving fertility in cows involves leveraging genetic selection and advanced genomic tools to enhance reproductive performance.
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The season included seven non-fatal, firearms-related hunting incidents.
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Lace up those running shoes, get out of the den and let the polar bear run during the 46th annual Polar Bear Run on Saturday, Feb. 8.
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Saturday, Jan. 25
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The Bolivar Community Teachers Association is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 student-teaching scholarship. Bolivar High School graduates currently involved in a student-teaching experience should contact Renee Shelenhamer at Bolivar Primary School 417-326-5247 or rshelenhamer@bolivarschools.org for an application.
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Paige Pendergraft, daughter of Effie and Chad Pendergraft and Michael Poterbin, son of Ashley Goulardt and Timothy Poterbin, have been chosen Student Rotarians for the month of January.
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Murphy R. Mastin, M.D., a dermatologist at Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) Dermatology Clinic in Bolivar, has earned board certification in the dermatology subspecialty Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, also known as Mohs surgery, through the American Board of Dermatology.
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The Bolivar R-1 School District celebrated the beginning of construction on the highly anticipated Proposition Liberators R-1 projects at a groundbreaking on Jan. 14.
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How well do you know Polk County?
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The loss of a loved one can have powerful effects on each of us. If you are looking for a caring small group in which to find support, encouragement, and help, then our GriefShare groups might be just the thing you are looking for. This program is a grief support group that features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts, counselors, and real-life stories of people just like you, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD.
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OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in your area, please call the OATS Transit office at 417-887-9272 or 800-770-6287. You can also visit our website at www.oatstransit.org, where you can find your local schedule by clicking on your county under the “Bus Schedules” tab. OATS Transit is available to the rural general public of any age, including seniors and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, we contract with various agencies to serve their clients. We are also hiring drivers statewide, so please share this opportunity with anyone you know who would make an excellent driver, allowing us to continue serving our passengers. Please note that OATS Transit offices will be closed, and regular routes will not operate on Monday, Feb. 17, for Presidents Day.
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Vera Jewell Cooper
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The Bolivar Herald-Free Press invites residents to send their engagement, wedding, baby, and other milestone announcements.
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Citizens Memorial Hospital has upgraded its Patient Portal with a new design and improved features. The changes, launched Jan. 14, apply to both the website and mobile app. The URL, app and login information remain the same.
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